Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Standing Up Exercise
Parent helps baby practice the transition from lying to sitting and from sitting to supported standing, using a light stick or markers for baby to grip. The agent guides the parent to observe pull-to-sit effort, torso control, and weight bearing on feet, building the gross motor foundations for independent sitting and standing.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby lying face up on a blanket or soft mat. A light stick, wooden spoon, or thick marker for baby to grip. Parent kneeling or sitting beside baby.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneBears weight on supported legsBody· 5mo–9mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneSits with hand supportBody· 5mo–7mo· core· Step 2
- MilestonePulls to standBody· 8mo–13mo· stretch
- MilestoneSits without supportBody· 6mo–9mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneKeeps head steadyBody· 5mo–10mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneStatic supported stabilityBody· 2mo–6mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneHolds placed toy or rattleBody· 2mo–6mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneReaches accurately and graspsBody· 3mo–6mo· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon